Pablo Hernandez

[1964white]

Too old to play every game, we desperately need a replacement. Squad player, maybe offer him a coaching role 8/10 for last season

You've posted the above on Pablo's general page, no problem I'll move your post

Player Profile topic is the next one up Richard.

[Richard]

You've posted the above on Pablo's general page, no problem I'll move your post

Player Profile topic is the next one up Richard.

Thanks

[Cjay]

We have a new Spanish Prince, he texted the original Spanish King this morning to say hello (played together at Valencia).

With that in mind some lovely articles about King Pablo.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... im-2956657

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... anish-star

[1964white]

[Smudge3920]

he is lethal in that position '64 ...oh how I wish he was even 5 years younger... pure legend.

[The Subhuman]

We'll get at least one more season out of him injury permitting. I'd start him as the 10 in every single game this season bar the cups while he wants to play

[1964white]

We'll get at least one more season out of him injury permitting. I'd start him as the 10 in every single game this season bar the cups while he wants to play

I find it fascinating that fans keep insisting "we need a No.10"

We've already got one, a quality one indeed

[hector]

I find it fascinating that fans keep insisting "we need a No.10"

We've already got one, a quality one indeed

Who's that then mate??

[Scoobychief]

Hernandez is quality our best player, but at 36 he wont play everygame we need someone in the same mould as him on the pitch with him. thats what we need in midfield. if hernandez if injured or not playing then we must have another like him to replace him

[Cjay]

Everyone loves Pablo.

3 player of the year awards in a row show that.

He is still easily our best creative player.

But he is 35/36, he has dodgy hamstrings, he even said himself he had to be managed after the season restarted because of it. He is the only player (aside from Roberts which is very worrying) that is managed in training.

Last season he missed 10 league games, season before was similar, he will miss a chunk next season to I'm sure.

The sad fact is that he cant go on forever, we have had years of praying Pablo remains fit because without him we dont look anywhere near as good.

Bringing in a younger number 10 isnt a slight on Pablo its just sensible. Relying on a 35 year old for creativity would be madness.

Pablo still has a vital role to play but he needs someone to take the weight to and we need to start planning for life without him.

De Paul for example could be that man but also he can play with Pablo, signing someone like him doesnt mean King Pablo becomes redundant it just means that we arent so reliant on him.

Whats the alternative? Pray Pablo's hammies hold up or we have to rely on Roberts who really did nothing after lockdown to suggest he was capable of replacing Pablo?

[Smudge3920]

Concur CJ... also he has a wealth of experience and knowledge to pass on.

[Fridge]

Nice to see El Mago will be getting a shiny new mural in Leeds

[1964white]

Bielsa asked 'How big a loss is Pablo'?

"Pablo is a very important player for our offensive game. More than his experience, he brings a lot of creativity. Not having him means we will be less creative"

[andrewjohnsmith]

Bielsa asked 'How big a loss is Pablo'?

"Pablo is a very important player for our offensive game. More than his experience, he brings a lot of creativity. Not having him means we will be less creative"

It looks like the new signings might be pushing him out of the starting line up. But I would still expect to see him in a lot of half time switches.

[Leeds1000]

I wouldn't write the maestro off just yet. Altho i do agree 45 second half mins could be the way forward this season.

[Lumiukko]

Looks like it's up to El Mago now to make that number 10 position his own

[1964white]

Looks like it's up to El Mago now to make that number 10 position his own

Pablo is still a class player when he's fit

[Smudge3920]

After the Villa specracle at 100 MPH... let us remind ourselves we can also demonstarte patience...Spectacular pass from Ayling and the magician caps it off equally ... Note how Paddy (UNSELFISHLY as a striker let it go to the magician)

[1964white]

Brilliant Smudge, has to go down as one of Leeds United's great goals

Love Ayling, love Pablo & that Paddy dummy was delightful

[Irish Ian]

From the presser.

"Pablo was fit for today."

"Shackleton got a knock yesterday. Pablo is fit, but not selected"

Why Pablo?

"I evaluate all the players and make a decision. I choose the 18 who are most apt for the game."

Down to Pablo’s reaction on Monday?

"I have already explained the decision and there is no point in insisting. He was available and I picked other players.


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